Software Engineering

Vacancies are increasing, technological evolution is accelerating, and identifying top candidates is trickier than ever.

For over ten years, Trust in SODA have taken a community-led approach to recruitment, and in that time, we’ve helped thousands of incredible software engineers find meaningful work in a world that won’t sit still.

Between the influx of candidates and the widespread adoption of AI, software engineering is in a transition period, making it difficult for hiring managers to conduct prompt searches. This is where we come in.

Our specialist software engineer recruiters have the knowledge, means, and community network needed to pinpoint top software engineering talent in a turbulent tech market.

We provide proven full-service permanent and contract talent solutions across the UK, Ireland, the US, Switzerland, Germany, and Luxembourg. Whether you’re hoping to build out an entire software engineering function, jumpstart your latest project, or move into your first interim software engineering job, the Trust in SODA team is here to help.

Want to know more? Contact the team today to find out how we can support your hiring needs. 

 

LIVE JOBS

New York, United States
Full Stack Roles - In NYC Office
🚀 Full Stack Engineer (Frontend-Leaning) – AI-Driven SaaS | NYC (5 Days On-Site) What if you could build a product that operators actually love using—while leveraging AI to automate the painful parts of their day? We’re partnered with a high-growth, venture-backed startup reimagining how a massive, underserved industry runs—combining payments, operations, and AI-powered workflows into a single platform. They’re scaling fast, shipping faster, and building an in-person, high-performance engineering culture in NYC (5 days on-site)—and they’re looking for a frontend-leaning Full Stack Engineer to be part of it. ⚡ Why This Role is DifferentBe part of a tight-knit, in-office team moving at serious speedWork on AI embedded directly into real workflows (not just hype features)Ship fast—this is a days/weeks environment, not months/quartersEngineers here own product decisions, not just implementation🧠 What You’ll Work OnBuilding slick, high-performance interfaces in React TypeScriptDeveloping backend services and APIs with Node.jsDesigning systems that integrate AI-driven automation into user workflowsOwning features end-to-end—from idea → build → production → iterationCollaborating closely in-person with product and design🔧 Tech StackReact / TypeScriptNode.jsAPIs & microservices architectureCloud (AWS/GCP)AI-powered product features🎯 What They’re Looking ForStrong frontend expertise with React TypeScriptSolid backend experience with Node.jsExperience building modern SaaS productsComfortable in a high-velocity, in-person environmentProduct mindset—you care about outcomes, not just output🌱 Why JoinJoin a true scale-up with strong traction and momentumBe in the room where decisions happen—no async lag, real collaborationHigh ownership, low bureaucracyBuild AI-powered software that actually gets used dailyIf you’re someone who thrives in-person, moves fast, and wants to build AI-powered products with real impact, this is a standout opportunity.
Francis Alexander Francis Alexander
Galway City, County Galway, Ireland
Senior Software Engineer 38161
Hiring ASAP! Senior Software Engineer 38161           Start date: ASAPDuration: 12 monthsLocation: 1 week in Galway - 3 weeks working from homeRate: €350 - €400 per day The Expertise We’re Looking ForWe are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who is passionate about engineering excellence and technology innovation. If you habitually write clean, testable, readable, and easily maintainable code, we want you on our team! Your expertise should include:Proficiency with middleware Java stack, messaging technologies, and web containers such as Spring Boot and Kafka.Experience with client-side technologies like HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, Angular, and NGRX.Familiarity with Agile software delivery environments and continuous integration/continuous delivery tools such as Jenkins.Solid understanding of fundamental principles to compose scalable applications.A deep passion for object-oriented programming. The Skills You BringYour ability to write client and service layer code proficiently, maintaining high quality and passion, is crucial. You will deliver maintainable, extensible, reusable, and performant solutions, adapting quickly and following a process that emphasises testing acceptance criteria first. You will identify and address bottlenecks and issues, commit to collaborative problem-solving, and effectively communicate. Additionally, you will have experience with diverse architectures from monolithic to microservice-based. The Value You DeliverYou will lead the development and implementation of software solutions aligned with the program’s strategic goals. Your tasks include application development, joining design and code reviews, and fully engaging in product quality efforts like building test cases and regression testing. You will also help improve engineering procedures in ATDD and CI/CD and collaborate with a distributed team of developers to establish standards for software engineering.
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Senior Software Engineer (Golang)
Senior Software Engineer (Golang) - AI Infrastructure Start-Up We’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design and deliver core AI infrastructure, including GPU orchestration, inference services, and platform APIs. You’ll be a hands‑on technical leader, shaping architecture, driving engineering standards, and solving complex distributed systems challenges.This is a fully remote role with a very well funded start-up who are poised to go through a substantial period of growth over the next 12 months.  What you’ll do:Build high‑performance backend services in GoDesign secure gRPC / REST APIsWork on Kubernetes‑based distributed systems at scaleInfluence architecture and technical directionCollaborate closely with infrastructure and ML teamsChampion code quality, performance, and reliabilityWhat you bring:Strong experience with Golang and cloud‑native systemsProduction experience with distributed systems and APIsSolid Kubernetes knowledgeExperience with PostgreSQL or similarOwnership mindset and a bias for high‑quality deliveryIf you're interested in joining a start-up with the potential to be an incredible future success story, send across your CV or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info.
Adam Whitehurst  Adam Whitehurst
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Senior Software Engineer
Most "traditional" firms are stuck in the dark ages of spreadsheets and manual work. We aren't most firms. We’re an independent team of specialists who realized a long time ago that the best way to give world-class advice is to build the tech ourselves. We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer who is tired of being a ticket-taker and wants to be a builder.We have the stability of an established player but the heartbeat of a startup. There’s no red tape to cut through here—if you have a better way to architect a solution or a faster way to deploy to the cloud, we want to hear it. You’ll be joining a tight-knit dev team where your fingerprints will be all over the products we ship.Modernize: Drive our transition into a cloud-native future, working primarily within a modern Microsoft ecosystem (C#, .NET Core, Azure).Mentor: Share your expertise. You’ll play a pivotal role in coaching junior talent and fostering a culture of clean, secure, and effective coding practices.Innovate: Work on a diverse range of projects, from streamlined workflow applications to mission-critical systems that integrate complex third-party tools and cloud technologies.Collaborate: Partner with internal specialists to translate intricate business requirements into seamless digital experiences.Your ToolkitDeep experience in C'/.NETAzureAbility to navigate the natural ambiguity - knowing when to use your own initiative to fill the gaps and when to push back on the requirementsStrategic Thinking: You don’t just write code; you understand the "why" behind the system and how it fits into the bigger picture.FE/React is a plusWhy Join Us?An "Entrepreneurial" Spirit: We have the backing of a large, established firm but the soul and agility of a tech-forward challenger.Flexibility First: We embrace a hybrid work-life balance that trusts you to deliver where you’re most productive.Continuous Growth: We value "curious minds." You’ll have the freedom to explore new technologies and the support to gain professional certifications.Purpose-Driven Work: Join a team that values diversity of thought and is committed to making a lasting impact on society’s financial well-being.Ready to build something better? If you’re a problem-solver who wants to see your code make a real-world difference, we want to hear from you.Seniority LevelMid-Senior levelIndustrySoftware DevelopmentIT System Custom Software DevelopmentEngineering ServicesEmployment TypeFull-timeJob FunctionsConsultingInformation TechnologySkills.NET CoreMicrosoft Azure.NET FrameworkC#React.jsC
Dominika Kodadova Dominika Kodadova
Greater London, South East, England
Senior Fullstack Engineer
Are you tired of being a small cog in a massive corporate machine? Do you miss the thrill of building products that people actually love to use?We are representing a globally recognized digital product studio that sits at the sweet spot of high-end aesthetic design and hardcore engineering. They're looking for a Senior & Lead Full-stack Engineer to join the growing function. This isn't a "ticket-taking" role. This is a place for Product Engineers—people who care as much about the "Why" and the "How it feels" as they do about the "How it scales."Why You’ll Love It HereTrue Multidisciplinary Craft: You’ll be embedded in elite squads alongside world-class designers, product strategists, and agile coaches. You won’t just be "fed" Jira tickets; you’ll be shaping the product's DNA from day one.Radical Variety: One month you might be architecting a serverless backend for a global household name, the next you’re prototyping a sleek, interactive frontend for a disruptive startup.Tech-Forward Autonomy: While we lean heavily into the React and Node.js ecosystem, we believe in using the best tool for the job. You’ll have the space to bring new tools, LLM-augmented workflows, and modern cloud patterns into the fold.A Culture of Sharing: This is a "no-ego" environment. Whether it’s a weekly tech demo or a deep dive into new infrastructure patterns, you’re part of a collective that prioritizes growth and transparency over hierarchy.What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll lead from the trenches. You’ll be the technical heartbeat of your team, guiding clients through complex technical problems, bridging the gap between a beautiful UI and a robust, scalable backend.What You Bring to the TableReactNode/ TypeScript/ JavaScriptCloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP.APIs: API design and integration (REST & GraphQL).Databases: SQL, NoSQL, real-time, etc.AI Tooling: Confident using AI-boosted environments to ensure quality (Claude or similar).The Cherry on TopIf you’ve dabbled in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), messed around with Docker/K8s, or are currently exploring the world of AI-assisted development (RAG, vector stores, or agentic workflows), you’ll find plenty of room to flex those muscles here. :)
Dominika Kodadova Dominika Kodadova
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, England
Systems Engineer II
Systems Engineer IILocation: UK - England - Cambridgeshire - OnsiteDuration: 12 monthsStart Date: ASAPPay rate: £200 - £300 per day PAYE OverviewThe Reality Labs Research Audio team is seeking a Systems Engineer to support and maintain, extend and improve advanced data collection systems that are a vital part of our research, preparing and contributing to the collection activity and implementing improvements, working with the data collection team. The role will be based in our amazing new audio lab featuring anechoic chambers, one of the world’s largest configurable acoustic rooms and many other types of space. The ideal candidate will have an interest in sound and audio, experience working with audio capturing devices and a constant desire to improve the tools and processes.ResponsibilitiesSet up, configure and test prototype devices, audio equipment and motion capture systems.Manage and maintain device networks, including setup and configuration of switches and related infrastructure.Perform multimodal data collections using these complex capture systems in controlled laboratory environments.Debug and resolve problems ranging from localized issues to those spanning entire systems.Contribute to hardware and software system improvements to improve efficiency of data collections.Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or similar field.2 years of industry experience working with systems composed of hardware, firmware and software.2 years’ experience with Python, scripting, networking and Linux administrationExperience with systems integration, testing and automated validation. Preferred QualificationsExperience with networking concepts, protocols, and device configuration.Experience with motion tracking systems.Experience with large-scale automated data collection and analysis.Experience configuring and managing network switches and device networks.Experience working with audio equipment or with digital audio data.Experience with prototype hardware devices and Android/adb command line.Experience with automation of configuration management and deployment.
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
Remote work, Portugal
Full-Stack Developer
Full Stack Developer – Contract Position - HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 9-month contract Location: Remote working in PortugalRate: €300 - €380 per day Summary We have a fantastic opportunity for a Full Stack Developer to join a modernisation of an eBanking and mobile banking channel. Key Skills Angular on the front-endSpring boot, Java, Kotlin on the backend.English speaking is mandatory.ResponsibilitiesEnhance key architectural components.Revamp the user interface.Adhere to the project timeline throughout
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Remote Work, Poland
Business Analyst
Power Platform Business Analyst (Co-Pilot Programmes)12-Month Contract | Remote (Anywhere in Europe)Rate: 250-300 Euros/day Trust in SODA is supporting a specialist AI implementation consultancy delivering AI and data solutions for enterprise clients. We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support the definition, delivery, and validation of AI use cases across business and technical teams. ResponsibilitiesEngage business stakeholders to capture, clarify, and prioritise AI use casesTranslate business needs into clear requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteriaEnsure alignment between business objectives, delivery scope, and technical solutionsManage scope and change requests throughout the delivery lifecycleSupport solution validation through demos, UAT, and feedback cyclesSkills & ExperienceStrong background in business analysis or product ownership within AI or data initiativesPower Platform experienceCo-Pilot experienceExperience working with AI, data, and engineering teams in agile environmentsConfident stakeholder management and facilitation skillsClear communicator with a strong focus on business value and outcomes
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
APTIV
20
Roles Placed
Aptiv, a global tech leader with over 190,000 employees in 46 countries, is developing safer and more sustainable vehicles, including autonomous driving technology. They faced challenges sourcing and retaining top talent in a competitive market with high demand and rising pay rates for specialised tech candidates. Partnering with Trust in SODA provided access to a wider talent pool through an expansive community network. This partnership has positively impacted Aptiv's ability to meet client demand by reducing the time to fill and securing high-quality hires through a wider talent pool.
Aptiv
ARM
6
Key Hires
100%
Fill Rate
Arm, a global leader in computing technology, sought to fill niche roles and partnered with Trust in SODA based on a recommendation from an RPO provider. SODA collaborated with Arm to refine their hiring process, focusing on both technical skills and cultural fit. This involved weekly market insights, qualification calls, and onsite visits to understand Arm's culture. The improved process resulted in a 1.9:1 CV-to-interview ratio and a 1:1 fill rate for all vacancies since May 2023.
arm
BUPA
2:1
CV to Interview Ratio
14 Days
Time to Hire
5
Key Hires Made

With over 50 million customers worldwide, Bupa is a leading multinational healthcare company that provides a range of health and care services, including insurance, hospitals, and clinics.

Our relationship with Bupa began through a personal recommendation – having supported an engineering manager earlier in his career journey, we were his first port of call when he moved to Bupa Dental and needed to build out his team. Having built a foundation of trust over the course of several years, Trust in SODA were retained on an exclusive basis. Working across London and Bristol, we successfully delivered five key placements critical to Bupa’s technology function:

  • QA Engineer
  • Lead User Researcher
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • .Net Developer
Bupa
Bupa

Dominika and the Team are fantastic, and will always be my first port of call when we begin hiring!

Bupa
Bupa
Engineering & Architecture Manager
CAPGEMINI
169
Placements
118
Permanent
51
Contract
For over 50 years, Capgemini have delivered transformative business solutions to their clients through leading-edge tech, industry expertise and a highly talented workforce. They faced challenges attracting top talent in a candidate-short market, compounded by UK mobility and security clearance requirements. Partnering with Trust in SODA, Capgemini benefited from dedicated resources, tailored searches, specialized teams, and a global network. SODA quickly became a top supplier, exceeding hiring targets annually and supporting high-volume projects for major clients like Deliveroo, John Lewis, EDF, and public sector organisations.
Capgemini

‘Trust in Soda were one of the key suppliers in relation to both quality and volume of candidates successfully placed.

Communication was key to this success, and our working relationship only strengthened as the year progressed, with mutual respect and honesty being the theme of conversations.’

COMAVE GLOBAL
38
Permanent Hires
SODA Max
Hiring Solution
12
Contract Hires

ComAve was experiencing serious growth and had no talent or HR function. Trust in SODA (part of Trinnovo Group) started with recruiting the HR team and then became the talent function. Setting the strategy for all five of their businesses, we provided a linked ecosystem for talent attraction and management. 

We successfully recruited in 38 roles across Sales, Technology, Engineering, Operations and Marketing, from Junior to C Suite including the COO, across Europe, covering Eastern Europe, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and France, as well as the UK.

One of the most important requirements to our client was speed of delivery, and the SODA team have delivered every time. Our EHS solution streamlines the recruitment process to secure business-critical hires faster.

Comave Global
Sarah Lee

Lauren made it a great experience!! She understood from minute 1 what I needed and was super quick finding the perfect person. She was always available, answered all my questions and made me and the candidate feel super attended all the time."

Sarah Lee
Sarah Lee
People Director
DELIVERY HERO
46
Hires

As Delivery Hero was going through a period of growth due to the internationalisation of their product offering, they onboarded SODA as an embedded partner to assist with reducing time to hire and accessing international talent pools. Working closely with internal stakeholders, we worked across multiple business units and were successful in making 46 hires across React, Mobile, Engineering Management, Go, Flutter, Product, Scala, Data Science, Data Engineers, and MLOps.

Delivery Hero
DELOITTE
57
Key Hires
Trust in SODA has been partnered with Deloitte Ireland for over five years, and in that time, we've made 57 hires across tech and finance roles. Recognising the challenges of Ireland's tech talent market, Deloitte expanded their partnership to include SODA's Contract team. SODA doubled their candidate database within 12 months using a diversity-focused approach, expanding access to a broader talent pool across key areas like software engineering, DevOps, data, cloud, infrastructure, and creative. Leveraging deep industry knowledge, SODA quickly identified niche talent without compromising quality, becoming Deloitte's top-performing agency.
Deloitte
DIGI2AL
59
Roles Placed
Digi2al, experiencing rapid growth, sought a recruitment partner with expertise in immersive GDS technologies to support project planning. They needed to quickly scale their delivery capability without sacrificing quality to meet client demands. Trust in SODA provided a dedicated team, built virtual talent pools, and proactively completed pre-employment checks to expedite hiring. This collaborative approach resulted in 59 successful placements over 18 months. Ultimately, this partnership enabled Digi2al to expand, pursue new opportunities, and enhance its brand reputation.
Digi2al
DYSON
34
Roles Placed
Dyson, a global tech pioneer, needed to expand its creative and technical teams at its competitive institute in Malmsbury, England. Facing geographical restrictions and a desire to diversify its shortlists, Dyson partnered with the Trust in SODA team. SODA immersed itself in Dyson's culture through on-site visits, then leveraged an international network and market-mapping expertise to fulfil Dyson’s hiring needs on time and in budget.
Dyson

Having placed 34 contract roles, Trust in SODA emerged as one of Dyson’s Top suppliers across Technology & Creative roles. 

FIDELIS
30
Perm & Contract Hires

Fidelis is a specialist insurer and reinsurer with long-standing industry relationships and more than 30 years of underwriting, risk management, claims, and actuarial knowledge.

Our relationship with Fidelis began through our sister brand, Broadgate, who were retained to support on transformation, legal, and compliance-focused roles.

What began as a Broadgate relationship soon evolved into a cross-brand collaboration, with Trust in SODA stepping in to cover Onda’s growing technology needs.

Since then, we’ve made more than 30 successful placements across Tech Architecture, Software Engineering, SQL, PowerApps, QA, Actuarial, Underwriting, Risk, Compliance, FP&A, and Credit Control.

One of the toughest challenges was the requirement for all roles to be based onsite in Dublin, five days a week. By working closely with Onda’s onsite MSP, we streamlined the process, built trust with candidates, and ensured the right skills were secured despite the market constraints.

Fidelis
G.NETWORK
32
Critical Hires
G.Network, upgrading London's internet with full-fibre broadband, needed to rapidly scale its team to support its ambitious expansion. Facing the challenges of hyper-growth, they partnered with Trust in SODA to optimize their hiring process. SODA provided a steady talent pipeline of high-quality candidates through dedicated resources, diversity-focused searches, and market insights. Over two years, SODA delivered 32 mission-critical hires across DevOps, Design & Change, Software Engineering, and Infrastructure, enabling G.Network to accelerate its scaling efforts.
G.Network
John Porter

‘Adam, Viki, Gabs and the wider team at Soda have been highly instrumental in enabling our scaling plans over the last few years. They have delivered some high calibre and strategic resources to our business quickly and are always ready to support our needs when required. As a client, I always feel that I have their complete focus and attention. I would highly recommend their services’.’

John Porter
John Porter
Head of Talent Acquisition
GUIDANT GLOBAL
129
Roles Placed
17
Brands Serviced
Guidant Global takes a creative approach to talent management. Having delivered bespoke recruitment solutions to clients all over the globe, Guidant Global is breaking the mould in the MSP, RPO, and SOW markets. To meet mounting demand and alleviate subsequent pressure on candidate pay rates, Guidant Global turned to the team at Trust in SODA to deliver complex hiring projects to their end clients. To date, the SODA squad have provided talent solutions across technology and enablement for seventeen of Guidant Global’s customers, including Dyson, Burberry, Pfizer, The AA, and Novartis. The seamless integration of Trust in SODA’s permanent and contract teams has created dependable hiring coverage across DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure, Data, and Creative roles.
Guidant Global
David Miranda

Trinnovo Group is a valued and trusted partner in our never-ending quest to find talent. 

David Miranda
David Miranda
Talent Consultant
NATWEST BOXED
23
Key Hires
Natwest Boxed, the UK's leading banking-as-a-service provider, needed to rapidly expand its team by 30 people in two months to support their growing customer base. They needed to fill hard-to-reach roles across SDET, Engineering Management, Java Development, and Product Management. Partnering with Trust in SODA, they leveraged a dedicated team of five recruiters. This collaboration resulted in over 100 shortlisted candidates, 45 interviews, and 23 successful placements within the tight two-month timeframe.
Natwest Boxed
Mike Jetson

NatWest Boxed and Trust in Soda have built a successful partnership focused on specialist engineering recruitment, ensuring access to top-tier talent. Together, they have prioritized diverse hiring, helping NatWest Boxed strengthen its engineering teams with a more inclusive and high-performing workforce.

Mike Jetson
Mike Jetson
(Talent Acquisition Lead - NatWest Boxed & Mettle by NatWest)
ONDA
2:1
CV to Interview Ratio

Founded in 2022, Onda is committed to providing customers with simpler and more effective cyber insurance coverage in the face of increasingly sophisticated threats.

Having previously worked with Trust in SODA’s consultants at a previous organisation, Onda’s hiring manager was confident in the value we could bring and chose to engage us for a new mandate.

Onda set an exceptionally high bar for candidate quality and needed a partner who could deliver critical hires in a tight timeframe, all while competing with other projects in the market.

We partnered with Onda on an exclusive basis, enabling us to carry out a thorough search across our community networks and the broader market.

With regular catchups alongside the TA team, we quickly aligned on the role requirements, including candidate profiles and culture fit.

By leaning on a deep understanding of Onda’s business imperatives, we successfully secured the two critical hires under demanding market conditions.

Onda
Onda

Trust in SODA has provided great candidates for our company as we start up here in Ireland. It’s been our single source of recruitment and we wouldn’t be where we are today without the hard work put in by the team.’ - VP of Engineering, Onda

Onda
Onda
VP of Engineering
QUANTSPARK

QuantSpark are a strategic analytics and AI consultancy that supercharges its clients’ operating models with advanced technology and bespoke, data-driven products.

After being recommended to QuantSpark by a previous customer, Trust in SODA was engaged alongside competing agencies to deliver a critical leadership role; however, due to SODA’s fast provision of high-quality profiles, the team was soon retained exclusively.

QuantSpark were looking for a blend of deep technical expertise and management experience, and they were operating inside strict budget parameters.

SODA conducted cultural interviews, competitor analysis, market mapping, and technical testing to ensure the right fit for the role, ultimately filling the position on time and in budget.

 

QuantSpark
QuantSpark

SODA provided constant communication and flexibility. Our business has a number of nuances that make recruitment challenging, and the SODA team constantly worked with us to ensure they were providing the best possible service. Not only from a client POV but based on candidate feedback, it was clear that SODA provides a thoughtful candidate experience. The team was flexible on fees and is looking for a long-term relationship. Our business does not typically work with agencies, and I'd be keen to partner with them again on an as-needed basis.

 

QuantSpark
QuantSpark
Talent Manager

MEET THE TEAM

Ryan Hill

Managing Director, SODA

Lauren Langdell

Director (DACH) and Founder at Women in DevOps

Ryan Jones

Associate Director - US

Adam Brinkley

Business Manager

Adam Whitehurst

Senior Principal Consultant

Zaynab Khan

Senior Recruitment Consultant - DACH

Dominika Kodadova

Principal Consultant

Nathan Peters

Team Lead & Senior Contract Recruitment Consultant

Joe Dukes

Principal Consultant (US)

Michelle Sutherland

Delivery Consultant

Robyn Links

Search Consultant

Aleksandra Zielinska

Consultant